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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.51, 483.50 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.51, 483.50 and 130 is: 194.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.51 : 483.50 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.51/483.50 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.51x = 483.50 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.51x = 62,854.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,854.35/322.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.89

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